Rugby
Rugby: Concussion study says players' cognitive function can decline after one season
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 30 August 2021 16:04
One season of professional rugby could be enough to see a decline in a player's blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new study claims.The University of South Wales research followed a professional rugby team over the course of a season, testing players pre-season, mid-season and post season.It will be published in Wednesday's September edition of the Journal…
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika to join Super Rugby Pacific in 2022
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 30 August 2021 04:10
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will join Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby sides in a new 12-team competition from 2022.'Super Rugby Pacific' will start on 18 February.It builds on the 'Super Rugby Trans-Tasman' held earlier this year between Australian and New Zealand sides.Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said it was a " game-changer for rugby in the Pacific,…
Gareth Evans: Forward joins Leicester Tigers from Ospreys
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 26 August 2021 12:26
Leicester Tigers have signed back-row forward Gareth Evans on a short-term contract from Ospreys.The 29-year-old joined Ospreys ahead of the 2019-20 Pro14 season.Evans started his professional career Gloucester Rugby in 2011 and was a member of the squad which won the European Challenge Cup in 2015."It's an incredible opportunity for me to join a club with a history like Leicester…
Luke Broadley: Wales head of team communications joins Worcester Warriors as team manager
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 26 August 2021 08:57
Worcester Warriors have appointed Wales head of team communications Luke Broadley as part of their backroom team under head coach Jonathan Thomas.Broadley, who worked as communications manager for the British & Irish Lions this summer in South Africa, will take up the role of team manager at Sixways.He succeeds Mark Hewitt, who stepped down at the end of the 2019-20…
Marco Mama: Former Worcester Warriors back row announces retirement
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 26 August 2021 04:13
Former Worcester Warriors back row Marco Mama has announced his retirement from rugby union.The 30-year-old joined the Premiership club in January 2016 after a spell on loan during the previous season.He played 70 games, scoring eight tries, but suffered a severe dead leg in 2019 and needed four operations."There comes a point where the reward from the game is diminished…
More...
Thursday, 26 August 2021 02:30
Ellis Genge: Leicester Tigers name England prop as new club captain
Thursday, 26 August 2021 01:55
Shaunagh Brown: England prop signs new Harlequins deal
Wednesday, 25 August 2021 04:31
London Irish sign props Ryan Bower and Jamie Dever
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 05:26
Dragons sign Cardiff scrum-half Lewis Jones on loan deal
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 04:53
Courtnall Skosan: Northampton Saints sign Springbok winger from Sigma Lions
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 00:04
Rugby Championship double-headers to be held in Queensland
Monday, 23 August 2021 04:20
Tim Swinson: Saracens second-rower extends contract with Premiership side
Monday, 23 August 2021 05:54
Barbarian Women: Invitational team to play South Africa in Twickenham double-header
Saturday, 21 August 2021 10:58
Rugby Championship: South Africa beat Argentina with two second-half tries
Saturday, 21 August 2021 04:18
Sean Fitzpatrick: Wales must boost regional game to challenge top sides, says All Blacks great
Friday, 20 August 2021 04:03
Leicester Tigers: Premiership club join forces with Lichfield to form women's team
Friday, 20 August 2021 01:24
New Zealand cancel Bledisloe Cup match in Australia and home Tests against South Africa
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 07:24
Toutai Kefu out of hospital and 'doing well' after attack
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 01:30
England women face New Zealand twice plus USA and Canada in autumn home Test series
Monday, 16 August 2021 08:41
Theo McFarland: Saracens sign Samoa lock ahead of Premiership return
Monday, 16 August 2021 08:51
Ollie Lindsay-Hague: Newcastle Falcons sign sevens outside-back on short-term deal
Saturday, 14 August 2021 02:35
British and Irish Lions: Historic series win in New Zealand remembered 50 years on
Saturday, 14 August 2021 01:02
NFL: Christian Wade will 'shock the world', says Buffalo Bills team-mate Efe Obada
Saturday, 14 August 2021 02:02
Rugby Championship: New Zealand beat Australia 57-22 to claim Bledisloe Cup
Saturday, 14 August 2021 04:01
Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: 
Email: 
